Toronto Anti-Depressant Use May Risk Bone Health

07/03/2012Back pain can be tormenting, particularly chronic lower back pain that has persisted for more than three months. Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre deals with patients with this problem every day. Every Toronto chiropractic back pain patient handles it in various ways. A few will exercise more. Some will eat more. Some will sit more. Some will look to anti-depressant drugs. Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre offers a chiropractic treatment plan to lessen the pain, thereby lowering the want for anti-depressant drugs. ("How long will it take?" is frequently a question. The solution: conceivably quicker than you think is possible.) But if you take anti-depressants, take some solace in knowing that you aren't alone. Find out why…

Unfortunately, a lot of Toronto residents are taking anti-depressants as if they were candy. One report tells us that Americans’ are utilizing anti-depressants in an increasing number. (1,5) 27 million in 2005! (2) Statistically speaking, women use them more than men. (5) Many people end up taking them for smaller bouts of depression without understanding the bigger risks associated with their use. (1) Now, Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre is without a doubt NOT suggesting anyone to take themselves off any medication. We simply want to provide you research findings and present some healthy approaches to dealing with Toronto anti-depressant use.

So if you take antidepressants or know someone else in Toronto who does, Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre urges you to note the following hazard to your health.

It has been shown that antidepressants would have a direct action on bone metabolism and would be associated with increased fracture risk. An exhaustive systematic research study of 34 studies (1,217,464 individuals) performed between 1966 and April 2011 shows a 42%, 47%, and 38% increased risk for non-vertebral, hip, and spine fractures, respectively. Bottomline: Results from this large study showed antidepressant use is associated with a moderate and clinically significant increase in the risk of fractures of all types. (3)

So, we don’t want you or any other chiropractic patient to worry about anti-depressant use. Just think about doing something positive to counteract the negative ramifications of anti-depressants on bone metabolism, if possible. Take calcium, vitamin D and magnesium, even exercise(4) for your brain, your depression, your bones, and your health!

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